# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Ottawa, IL 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Ottawa, Illinois with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
- **Type**: other

## Audience

- **Followers**: 36k+
- **Recent Followers**: 
  - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7488f80-1783-11ee-9ff9-234f7d65f501-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg
  - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c8519580-a808-11f0-b78f-c9aef12fa09e-rimg-w200-h200-dc161416-gmir
  - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3dd81a9f91e1084562d985d72cc8f397b74c710ed9374059210ccfc401a47fd8-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir?v=1760193604

## About

Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Ottawa with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Ottawa.

## Trending Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: Ottawa Fall Fest & Parade 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for our fifth annual Ottawa Fall Fest & Parade! 
Parade, live music, local vendors, food trucks, and LOTS of free kids activities!
  - **Venue**: Downtown Ottawa, Illinois
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/bf07897d4047717bf1568433ad17da61351ef85a8e401b8d8444a053199ccafd-rimg-w1200-h1800-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787445181
- **Event Name**: River Bend Mobile Pantry - October 3
  - **Description**: OSF Healthcare 1050 Building Parking Structure- 1050 E. Norris Dr. Ottawa, IL 61350


Saturday, October 3

PLEASE NOTE: This event takes place on the first Saturday of the month


• Registration is from 9:30 - 11:30 AM.
• PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE MORE THAN 30
  - **Venue**: 1050 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-1602, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c70ebe739eab07d23ab1552af2b41fdfef6793f89ff77971376e23b80167f1d4-rimg-w820-h362-dc48b808-gmir?v=1789432149
- **Event Name**: Harbor Harvest Market at Heritage Harbor
  - **Description**: 🍂 Harvest Market at Heritage Harbor 🍂

Fall is in the air, and we’re celebrating with an evening of shopping local, good food, and waterfront views at Heritage Harbor!

Join us for the Harvest Market and spend the evening browsing a unique mix of local ve
  - **Venue**: Great Loop E, Ottawa, IL 61350, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0b21600390aee355fbf4532fb34b802bae8444c6d640fe3ff65b610ace9ab88a-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcf8e8d8-gmir?v=1789432156
- **Event Name**: Elton Dan and The Rocket Band
  - **Description**: An Elton Dan show pays tribute to one of the all-time greatest artists ever: ELTON JOHN. Elton Dan’s rapport and stage presence is second to none and his magical piano playing has a way of engaging you in the full ELTON experience. Before you know it, you
  - **Venue**: Ottawa Memorial Auditorium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d86c331260d292a55d1b6313c5b05b534cce6d311c486335d9c5b06f7cecdbdc-rimg-w1200-h630-dc080808-gmir?v=1787303929
- **Event Name**: Runway to a Cure 5k + Family Run
  - **Description**: Runway to a Cure 5K
Saturday, September 19 • Skydive Chicago • Ottawa, Illinois
Packet Pick-up 7:00am • Race Starts 8:00am

Join us for Runway to a Cure, a one-of-a-kind 5K run and walk held directly on the runway at Skydive Chicago—bringing our community
  - **Venue**: 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8f17879973d22f815bec2331b5607a08ae070dc4d50406560afea3a4605ddb6e-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc081828-gmir?v=1787511022
- **Event Name**: Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour 2026
  - **Description**: Explore the beauty of Starved Rock on a guided kayak tourAbout this EventBOOK DIRECT TO SAVE MONEYwww.kayakstarvedrock.com/online-booking/Kayak Starved RockWe Welcome Everybody for our Starved Rock ToursPpl of all
  - **Venue**: KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0abe637ddfd7ddb7bdd02aa1805136542bb72a2b3337872ec819bbc37a8fba8c-rimg-w500-h422-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788825784
- **Event Name**: Annual Trifecta Charity Golf Outing
  - **Description**: 🎉 Join us for the 3rd Annual Trifecta Charity Golf Outing!
Hosted by Garzanelli's Supper Club, Archway Tap & Smitty’s Bar & Grill.

📣 The last 2 years we have raised over $30,000!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Pine Hills Golf Club – Ottawa, IL
  - **Venue**: Pine Hills
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6ec4774e8a297b575c6a1a3b1dc3bbd02e4c8ea1c7f15a3195af09b0a32cb7ba-rimg-w1200-h675-dc78b848-gmir?v=1788571366
- **Event Name**: Sonday Funday
  - **Description**: A fun day for all to come together to celebrate the Son of God while enjoying fellowship and friends! 

Activities for all ages:
● Face painting, carnival games, and crafts in the gym
● Family games
● Ottawa Glandorf Jaycee’s famous hamburgers and french
  - **Venue**: 109 N. Main St., Glandorf, OH, United States, Ohio 45848
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7f579ed1c0e39bd588c925fe40953eb78cecfd3d4d6b3be18b7a300cbf20e85e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8c8-gmir?v=1788667477
- **Event Name**: The Bad Astra Gravel Race
  - **Description**: 🚨 REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, MAY 15 at 8:00 AM! 🚨

Get ready for one of the most challenging and fun Kansas gravel races of 2026 — Bad Astra Gravel Race returns to Ottawa, Kansas on September 26, 2026!

Ride the wild and wicked gravel roads of Franklin Co
  - **Venue**: 130 South Main Street, Ottawa, KS, United States, Kansas 66067
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cfd006e1c33a746d889b1ee31a77c48450da017cafe7b0c70201afbe8f22fa50-rimg-w1200-h393-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787303928

## Browse Thanksgiving Events by Date

- [Thanksgiving Events Today in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/thanksgiving--today)
- [Thanksgiving Events This Weekend in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/thanksgiving--this-weekend)
- [Thanksgiving Events in September in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/thanksgiving--september)
- [Thanksgiving Events in October in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/thanksgiving--october)

## FAQs

- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Ottawa on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Ottawa.

## Category Banner

- **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/c1/aafb181006497780b7ed4a41765e22/Thanks-giving.jpg

## Thanksgiving from nearby cities

- [Thanksgiving in Tonica](https://allevents.in/tonica/thanksgiving)
- [Thanksgiving in Peru](https://allevents.in/peru-il/thanksgiving)